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At a New Year’s assembly in Putrajaya, Anwar hinted that Bills on a 10-year PM term limit and the separation of prosecutorial powers could be tabled soon. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar revives reform pledge, hints at Bill to limit PM’s tenure to 10 years, alongside AG-PP split, FOI and Ombudsman

Visitors savour durians at Mujan Lah’s orchard. — Picture via Facebook/Mujan Lah

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Too many durians? Marudi fruit farmers invite public to feast after bumper harvest

File photo of a food vendor preparing noodles at a hawker centre in George Town, Penang, where operators say foreign workers remain essential despite restrictions on who may cook certain local dishes. — Picture by KE Ooi

Malaysia / 7 h ago

‘I can’t imagine running my eatery without them’: Penang hawkers say foreign workers are vital as cooking ban stays in limbo

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) deputy managing director (development) Eneng Faridah Iskandar says the Online Safety Act 2025 will not restrict freedom of expression. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 13 h ago

Here’s what Malaysians can expect as social media firms come under Malaysian laws now

A petrol station worker in Changlun, Kedah, stopped a Mazda 3 after spotting signs it was registered in Singapore despite displaying Malaysian-style plates. — Daily Express pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

‘Sabah’ claim falls apart as driver of Singapore-registered car attempts RON95 refuelling in Kedah

A man is seen collapsed near a fast-food outlet in Banting, Kuala Langat, following a suspected shooting late last night. — Picture from social media

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Man shot dead at fast-food outlet in Banting, motorcyclist suspect on the run

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaking at a special monthly address at the Prime Minister’s Department, where he announced an extension of the e-invoicing transition period for mid-sized companies. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 5 h ago

Anwar: Govt postpones mandatory e‑invoicing for SMEs with RM1m-RM5m sales by one year

The address is expected to outline the government’s direction, key initiatives and major announcements for the year ahead. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Anwar to deliver 2026 New Year Message with major announcements today

An elderly woman was killed after being hit by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) driven by a foreign man, who is suspected to have been under the influence of alcohol, while she was crossing the road at Jalan Lembah Permai, Tanjung Tokong, late last night. — Picture courtesy of police

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Woman dies after SUV driven by man suspected of drink‑driving hits her in Tanjung Tokong

File photo of Malaysian Armed Forces personnel taking part in rehearsals for Merdeka Day celebrations. The Defence Ministry has urged the public not to speculate while investigations into the social media claims are ongoing. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Defence Ministry orders probe into viral claims of alleged misconduct in military camps

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said SARA and STR assistance would be credited in stages beginning this month. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Anwar: SARA, STR aid to roll out in stages from this month

Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice in Pudu has announced that it is permanently closed. — File picture

Eat-drink / 3 h ago

Pudu’s iconic Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice, a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, shuttered permanently

The assistance covers students from Year One to Form Six and will be distributed starting January 11, according to the Ministry of Education. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Parents must collect RM150 early schooling aid in person, says Anwar

Members of the ‘Colectivos’ militia march in Caracas on January 4, 2026, demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro after his capture in US strikes. — Reuters pic

World / 10 h ago

‘Pay big price’: Trump warns Venezuela’s new leader of severe consequences if she resists

Negeri Sembilan JPJ director Hanif Yusabra Yusuf said congestion and impatience are among the main reasons motorists misuse emergency lanes. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 9 h ago

Emergency lanes aren’t shortcuts, warns Negeri Sembilan JPJ as hundreds fined

Malaysia

13 m ago

KL police nab 1,070 suspects, seize RM5m in 97 online scam cases

Police busted 97 online scam cases and seized more than RM5 million, in a series of integrated operations conducted in the capital throughout last year. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — Police busted 97 online scam cases and seized more than RM5 million, in a series of integrated operations conducted in the capital throughout last year.Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said a total of 1,070 individuals were arrested, comprising 600 locals and 470 foreigners,...

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Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, said the government is finalising a funding mechanism for skills training and social protection for e-hailing and p-hailing gig workers, which will be announced in due course. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia / 21 m ago

Govt finalising funding mechanism for gig workers’ training, protection, says Ramanan

The Court of Appeal today allowed a Rohingya man’s appeal against a murder conviction, sentencing him instead to 16 years’ imprisonment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. — Unsplash pic

Malaysia / 31 m ago

Court of Appeal overturns Rohingya man’s murder conviction in Johor case, jails him 16 years for culpable homicide

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has begun an investigation into 26 companies, suspected of involvement in the procurement of army projects. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 43 m ago

MACC confirms probe into 26 companies over army project procurement

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One of the affected roads. — Daily Express pic

59 m ago

Tenom declared disaster zone after floods, landslides; roads cut off, says district officer

The number of flood evacuees in Sarawak recorded a slight drop, with 413 people, from 107 families, accommodated in three temporary relief centres as of 8 this morning. — Bernama pic

1 h ago

Flood evacuees rise in Sabah, Sarawak; Johor numbers decline

Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said three locations — Taman Daya, Bandar Seri Alam and Pasir Putih — have been proposed as sites for the construction of new stations for the commuter rail service from Kempas Baru to Pasir Gudang. — Picture via Facebook/Fazli Salleh

1 h ago

Three sites proposed for Kempas Baru–Pasir Gudang commuter rail stations, says Johor exco

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the Sarawak state government will form a special task force to closely oversee the implementation of road infrastructure projects worth about RM2.7 billion in the Gedong area, aimed at ensuring timely completion and resolving issues promptly. ― Borneo Post pic

1 h ago

Sarawak sets up task force to oversee timely completion of RM2.7b Gedong road projects, says Uggah

The Prime Minister’s Office today pledged improvement in Putrajaya’s policy communication as part of the Anwar administration’s effort to ensure information about government programmes are streamlined and easy to understand. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidom

1 h ago

PM’s Office vows to improve policy communication, calls it bridge between policy and people

A general view shows the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia building at Jalan Duta in Kuala Lumpur on April 23, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara

2 h ago

Got CP500 notice From LHDN? No penalties for 2026 but here’s what you should do

The Ministry of Finance said the disbursement of the monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance will begin on January 9, with several new improvements aimed at increasing benefits for recipients. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

2 h ago

MOF: Govt allocates RM8b for SARA monthly aid in 2026, disbursement starts Jan 9

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will fully settle excess tax refunds for the 2023 and 2024 assessment years this year. — Bernama pic

2 h ago

PM says RM22.5b excess tax refunds for 2023, 2024 to be settled this year

The aftermath of a violent collision at a Kuala Terengganu junction after a car ran a red light and struck a U-turning vehicle. — Picture via Facebook

2 h ago

Red-light runner smashes into U-turning car in Kuala Terengganu, killing UniSZA student

An Indonesian religious teacher was sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment and six strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to two charges of committing physical sexual assault against a male student last year. — Reuters pic

2 h ago

Indonesian religious teacher jailed eight years, caned for sexual assault on student in Wangsa Maju

Christopher Brian Michael is led away after sentencing. Medical reports showed the father suffered minor injuries, while the sister sustained a deep head wound and multiple abrasions. — The Borneo Post pic

3 h ago

Kuching man jailed 10 years for steering lock attack on father and sister after money dispute

The Kedah branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded a retired district officer to assist in investigations over suspected contradictory testimony given during a trial involving the head of the Engineering Division of a local authority. — Picture by Choo Choy May

3 h ago

MACC remands retired district officer in Kedah for alleged contradictory court testimony

The Umno information chief likened calls for Umno to leave the unity government to divorce and remarriage that require consultation between families. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

3 h ago

‘Even divorce and remarriage need consultation’: Azalina cautions against hasty calls on Umno’s future in unity govt

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government does not rule out the possibility of relaxing import conditions if necessary to ensure construction material costs remain low and do not burden the public. — Bernama pic

3 h ago

Govt may ease import rules on construction materials to keep housing costs low, says PM

The Perak state government has given electronic cigarette or vape traders until October this year to cease their operations, following a decision to ban the sale of these products in the state. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

3 h ago

Perak gives vape traders until October to comply with sales ban

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